Clitheroe Brookside Primary School vs Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 560 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
87 students
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
349 students
| Measure | Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Clitheroe, North West | Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1415 of 2,286 | #408 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10977 of 15,697 | #3462 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 87 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 41.4% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brookside.lancs.sch.uk | www.pendle.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Clitheroe Pendle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 36.3).
- •Clitheroe Pendle Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 50%).
- •Clitheroe Pendle Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 87.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clitheroe Brookside Primary School better than Clitheroe Pendle Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Clitheroe Pendle Primary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 36.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clitheroe Brookside Primary School and Clitheroe Pendle Primary School?
About 560 m in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School: 87. Clitheroe Pendle Primary School: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clitheroe Brookside Primary School and Clitheroe Pendle Primary School rank in North West?
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School is 1415th of 2,286 and Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is 408th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).